IntroductionEstradiol is a sex steroid hormone, which has been implicated in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the relationship between serum estradiol levels and cognitive performance in older American women.MethodsData were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013–2014. A total of 731 women aged […]
Published on February 21, 2024
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an age-related irreversible neurodegenerative disease which is characterized as a progressively worsening involuntary movement disorder caused by the loss of dopaminergic (DA) neurons in substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). Two main pathophysiological features of PD are the accumulation of inclusion bodies in the affected neurons and the predominant loss of neuromelanin-containing […]
Published on February 21, 2024
A person’s diet can influence their risk of obstructive sleep apnea, a new study says. Those who eat a healthy plant-based diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer sleep apnea, according to findings published Feb. 20 in the journal ERJ… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]
Published on February 21, 2024
